Vista Golf Classic 2025 Presented by Willkie Los Angeles Foundation

Los Angeles, CA—July 23, 2025--On Monday October 27, 2025, Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services is hosting their annual Golf Classic at the prestigious Sherwood Country Club, with proceeds benefiting the Vista Autism Center.

Under the leadership of Internationally celebrated Psychoanalyst and Clinical Director, Joshua Durban, the Vista Autism Center is uniquely focused on creating transformational bridges, links and relationships with children on the spectrum and those who love and support them.

This year’s title sponsor is the Willkie Los Angeles Foundation, which was established in 2023 by the Los Angeles office of law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.

Misty Sanford, Willkie partner and Real Estate Chair – West Coast, commented: “We are thrilled to support an organization that has had so much positive impact on our community over the last century. The Willkie Los Angeles Foundation was established to make a real difference in Los Angeles and our values align with Vista’s mission. Like their leadership team, we believe that actions are louder than words. Accordingly, it is our pleasure and privilege to dedicate $200,000 dollars to this esteemed organization reflecting our roles as both event title sponsor and ongoing advocates for the life-enhancing work rendered at the Vista Autism Center.”

Vista’s CEO and President, Lena Wilson, J.D. is grateful for Willkie’s generous support of the Vista Autism Center, recognized for its leadership in the field of Autism-focused programs and services for families in Los Angeles and beyond.

“Willkie’s continued commitment to our care community marks another meaningful opportunity to further our mission of supporting children and families in need and their most critical times and places of need. We thank our tournament golfers, sponsors, and donors for participating in this important and joy-fueled event, and for choosing to devote their valued time and attention to uplifting lives.”

Win, Win: The Third Annual Golf Classic promises to be a full day of camaraderie, competition, and a celebration of the power of purpose to transform the futures of Vista’s children of all circumstances and abilities. The event includes breakfast, lunch, putting contest, golf shotgun start/Shamble format, Golf School and an awards dinner and reception, featuring a live auction and chef inspired menu with craft cocktails.

Event Co-Chairs include Scott Boxenbaum, Arthur Jacobson, Taylor Megdal, Dan Palmer, James Perry, and Phil Stein.

Additional multi-platform brand exposure opportunities include those for named Contests, Dinner, Award Reception, Souvenir Photographs of Foursomes, as well as for In-Kind Gift-Bag Donations.

For detailed event and sponsorship information, please contact:

Devinn Reed: DevinnReed@Vistadelmar.org, 310-836-1223, x272

Vista Del Mar is a 116-year-old Four Star Charity Navigator-rated social services agency providing wraparound vital programs and therapeutic services that improve the mental health and wellbeing of Los Angeles children and families in crisis.